Title: PH Nurse Director
State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager II
Hiring Range: $130,000 - $140,437
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Dept of Health
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Serves as the agency's Director of Public Health Nursing as a direct report to the Deputy Commissioner for Community Health Services. Characteristic duties include
meeting with central office program staff and local health departments to identify, resolve and implement actions to eliminate barriers to the delivery of quality nursing
care. Travel as needed to the local health districts requiring additional assistance, technical guidance or to assist with the hiring and recruiting of nursing leadership.
This position identifies goals, objectives and standards of nursing to meet agency wide needs and develops the nursing component of the agency's strategic plan. The
position may supervise professional staff. This positions represents Community Health Services and VDH on statewide public health nursing issues. The position has
key roles in the operational roles of the agency’s incident command structure in response to public health emergency. May provide direct patient care where needed
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of public health nursing across the Commonwealth of Virginia. As Director of Nursing, you will provide strategic
leadership for statewide nursing programs that directly impact the health and well being of millions of Virginians.
In this highly visible executive leadership role, you will collaborate with senior agency leaders, local health districts, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders to
advance innovative public health initiatives, strengthen the nursing workforce, and improve population health outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
• Comprehensive knowledge of public health science and nursing practice including community assessment and health improvement
• Strong foundation in the prevention and treatment of communicable diseases (i.e. HIV/STDs/TB) and/or family planning services
• Understanding of community-based nursing and health services
• Progressive leadership experience in public health nursing
• Considerable knowledge of management practices, specifically with large or complex organizations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with varied agencies, multiple disciplines and various levels of staff
• Familiarity with state and local government laws and practices affecting public health nursing
• Skilled in problem solving, decision making, priority setting, negotiation, and conflict management
• Ability to independently solicit information/input from multiple sources, analyze data, and make programmatic or policy recommendations
Additional Considerations
• Direct clinical experience working at a local or state health department
• Considerable management experience
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should
include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental
questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent
knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and
the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion
List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or
completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be
conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type,
and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual
orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic
information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of
Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening
Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date
for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Name: Jessica Vaughan
Phone: n/a
Email: jessica.vaughan@vdh.viginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
